Oregonian

Portland’s tree code is ‘poorly written’ and ‘confusing,’ city watchdog reports

Portland’s policy watchdog is calling out the city’s “confusing” and “poorly written” code on tree removal, saying the City Council’s refusal to clean it up has unfairly burdened homeowners. On ...
Willamette Week

Readers Respond to the Enforcement of Portland’s Tree Code

Sophie Peel’s article, “The Taking Tree” [WW, March 5], missed a great opportunity to highlight the important role of a robust urban tree canopy in supporting community livability, public health and ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Durham neighbors push for new tree codes after near-death experiences

DURHAM Ore. (KPTV) - When trees fell in a neighborhood, some neighbors decided to make a sound. In the small town of Durham, just north of Tualatin, five trees fell on homes in 14 months, two in ...
Oregonian

Portland eliminates most fees under maligned Portland tree code starting in July

Portland Parks & Recreation is eliminating or reducing most tree permit fees starting in July – part of an effort to fix the intensely negative public perception of the city’s tree code and the Urban ...